Advantages: A lot in the bottle Disadvantages: Certainly doesn't hydrate your skin
I bought this toner solely because I'd sampled the Soft and SoothedCleanser that the No7 range also offers in the past and I'd been impressed. Having spent the years between the age of 11 and 24 trying all sorts on my acne-prone skin (from homeopathic remedies to essential oils to prescription items containing peroxide) I believed my skin had finally calmed down enough that I could safely get into a more traditional "skincare routine".
So what are the basics, I thought? Yes - cleanse, tone, moisturise. I knew of the Soft and SoothedCleanser, I'd tried it before so it seemed to me that it was the ideal time to add the toner to my bathroom range. But no. The one thing I will give this toner is that it does remove all leftover traces of cleanser.
For baffling reasons, Boots have opted to package it in an elegant looking container (fair ...
Advantages: Feels lovely and creamy Disadvantages: Adds an extra step in your routine
I got a sample size of this free when buying other clinique products and have been using it for about 1 week. I don't think that there is any difference to the quality of my skin, but it does feel lovely to use.
You use this before doing steps 1 (soap), 2 (clarifying lotion) and 3 (moisturiser) thus turning the process into 4 steps. You only need to use a very small amount of the product as it foams up when you rub it onto your face and feels really creamy, so a small sample tube will last me for at least one month if not longer. After using the soap as well your face feels really super clean and fresh.
I don't think that I would buy a full size tube of this product as I don't really wear a lot of make up where I think you would get the real benefit of a deep cleaning product. But it is nice to use and I would gladly use more ...
Advantages: delicate smell Disadvantages: eye irritation, not great compatibility wit all skin types as it suggests
In a nutshell I would consider this as a rather mediocre product. This foamingcleanser does indeed fulfill its promise to effectively provide a soap and water experience. However frequent use can lead to the mild drying out of the skin, which in the absence of appropriate moisturisation can lead to the production of excessive sebum. My skin type is normal with occasional breakouts attributable to lack of sleep and air pollutants; and overall I did not consider this product to be compatible with my skin type and life style. Furthermore, this cleanser could not easily be rinsed off the eye area thus causing unavoidable irritation. Finally, I considered this product to be reasonably priced when compared to the readily available and much advertised high street brands. ...
